“As chief censor I have previously expressed the view that games, in the legislation, should be treated the same as films.“This would see all games distributed in New Zealand carry New Zealand classification labels, and allow New Zealanders to make informed choices about what they and their children watch and play.”

Informed choices. That sounds wonderful and nice. I wish that I could, when my children turn 12, make an informed choice to play games rated R13 with them, if they're ready.

Can anyone give a person under 13 years old permission to watch a R13?No. Parents, caregivers or teachers cannot give permission for under 13s to watch or play R13 films or games. If a teacher or community group wants to show an R13 film to people under 13, they will need to apply to the Chief Censor for an exemption from the R13 classification under section 44 of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993.

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Some games take a very long time to play "all the way through" and require significant skill. I expect the NZ censor's team to blow away the opposition at the next international gaming competition. They are being far too trusting of the games developers if they use cheats :-;